Castle hotels near Lyon
31 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews
The châteaux within 60 km of Lyon that take guests for the night, as a hotel, a bed and breakfast or a cottage, with the distance from the city centre.
Within 60 km of Lyon, we list 31 châteaux where you can stay the night, across 6 départements. The most visited, according to visitor reviews, are Château de Montmelas (Montmelas Castle), Château de Janzé (Janzé Castle) and "Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache""".
Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Lyon: allow a little more by road. Every entry carries a form: your request goes to the château, which answers you directly.
Château de Montmelas (Montmelas Castle)
Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin, Rhône, 32 km160 reviews (4.4/5)
Château de Montmelas, in Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.
Château de Janzé (Janzé Castle)
Marcilly-d'Azergues, Rhône, 14 km265 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is located in Marcilly-d'Azergues, in the Rhône department, on a slope overlooking the Azergues valley.
"Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache"""
Lyon, Rhône, 2 km1,895 reviews (4.2/5)
The building is a working hotel, and its protected rooms are mainly seen as a guest or during events held in the salons.
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Château de Saint-Trys (Saint-Trys Castle)
Anse, Rhône, 23 km65 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is privately owned and today hosts professional and private events rather than regular public tours.
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Château de Montrouge (Montrouge Castle)
Savigneux, Loire, 60 km249 reviews (4.6/5)
The historic monument listing covers only a small room and its decoration, located in the southwest tower.

Château du Souzy (Souzy Castle)
Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Rhône, 44 km247 reviews (4.5/5)
The château cannot be visited as a standard monument, access is through a stay, a restaurant meal or a private event.
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Château de Gourdan (Gourdan Castle)
Saint-Clair, Ardèche, 55 km100 reviews (4.6/5)
The château lies about 4 km from Annonay, 45 km from Valence and 70 km south of Lyon.

Château de Montplaisant (Montplaisant Castle)
Montagnat, Ain, 58 km95 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is not open for individual sightseeing, it operates as a venue rented out for private events.
Ensemble castral du Montellier
Le Montellier, Ain, 27 km71 reviews (4.4/5)
The castle, of medieval origin, underwent major alterations in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Château de Dolomieu (Dolomieu Castle)
Dolomieu, Isère, 54 km542 reviews (4.3/5)
The château has been privately owned since 2020, after belonging to the town of Saint-Fons for several decades.
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Château de Luponnas (Luponnas Castle)
Vonnas, Ain, 53 km145 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is a private event venue for weddings and functions, not a site open to public sightseeing.
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Château de Brangues (Isère)
Brangues, Isère, 54 km10 reviews (4.9/5)
The château, still lived in by Paul Claudel's descendants, is open to visitors only during the national Heritage Days.

Château de Faverges-de-la-Tour
Faverges-de-la-Tour, Isère, 58 km204 reviews (4.8/5)
The château is currently used to host corporate seminars, a role that followed its earlier status as a Relais et Châteaux property.

Château de Pramenoux (Pramenoux Castle)
Saint-Nizier-d'Azergues, Rhône, 43 km86 reviews (4.2/5)
No information on opening hours is available.

Château de Riverie (Riverie Castle)
Riverie, Rhône, 27 km142 reviews (4.9/5)
Parking is available on site.

Château de Magneux-Haute-Rive (Magneux-Haute-Rive Castle)
Magneux-Haute-Rive, Loire, 53 km125 reviews (4.6/5)
The château operates mainly as a private event venue for weddings and seminars rather than as a site with regular public visiting hours.

Château de Barbarin (Barbarin Castle)
Revel-Tourdan, Isère, 45 km57 reviews (4.7/5)
The castle is listed as a historic monument, with its facades, roofs, staircase, and the painted decorations on the first floor protected.
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Château de Bissieux (Bissieux Castle)
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, Ain, 41 km18 reviews (4.8/5)
The château de Bissieux operates as a private bed-and-breakfast and gîte, with no standard heritage tour on offer.

Château de Saint-Marcel-de-Félines
Saint-Marcel-de-Félines, Loire, 52 km288 reviews (4.3/5)
The château is a classified historic monument, with protection covering its interior décor as well.
Château de Pravins (Pravins Castle)
Blacé, Rhône, 33 km
Tours of the estate and tastings take place Thursday to Monday, from 11am to 4pm.
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Château du Petit-Casset (Petit-Casset Castle)
La Boisse, Ain, 18 km266 reviews (4.3/5)
The château is not open for heritage visits; it operates as a private hotel.

Château du Bluizard (Bluizard Castle)
Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, Rhône, 39 km31 reviews (4.4/5)
A visit here mostly means discovering the vineyard and tasting the wines, arranged by contacting the château directly.
Manor in Morancé
Morancé, Rhône, 18 km181 reviews (4.9/5)
The manor is currently a privately run venue for weddings, corporate events and guest rooms, and is not set up for standard tourist visits.

Château de Briante (Briante Castle)
Saint-Lager, Rhône, 41 km
The château operates primarily as a wine estate and guesthouse rather than as a monument open for casual visits.
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Château des Tours (Tours Castle)
Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, Rhône, 38 km78 reviews (4.4/5)
Le domaine est avant tout une exploitation viticole en activité, centrée sur l'appellation Brouilly.
Château de Lachal (Lachal Castle)
Valfleury, Loire, 34 km3 reviews (5/5)
The château is mainly hired out today for weddings and private or corporate events, which limits open public access.

Manoir dit Clos de la Platière
Theizé, Rhône, 25 km58 reviews (4.8/5)
The manor has been listed as a historic monument since 1974 for its façades, roofs, staircase and fireplace.
Château des Cartières (Cartières Castle)
Chaponost, Rhône, 10 km45 reviews (4.5/5)
Château des Cartières, in Chaponost (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.

Château de Leynes (Leynes Castle)
Leynes, Saône-et-Loire, 57 km
Château de Leynes, in Leynes (Saône-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château du Bost (Bost Castle)
Blacé, Rhône, 33 km19 reviews (5/5)
The château is not open for regular sightseeing, it operates as a private event venue.
Château de la Tour de Romanèche
Romanèche-Thorins, Saône-et-Loire, 49 km10 reviews (5/5)
The château is privately owned and cannot be visited inside.
Frequently asked questions
- How many castle hotels are there near Lyon?
- 31 within 60 km, across 6 départements: Rhône (15), Ain (5), Isère (4), Loire (4), Saône-et-Loire (2), Ardèche (1). These are the châteaux whose official website or manager told us they take guests, as a hotel, a bed and breakfast or a cottage.
- Which is the closest castle hotel to Lyon?
- "Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache""", in Lyon, 2 km from the centre of Lyon as the crow flies.
- Which is the best loved castle hotel near Lyon?
- Château de Montmelas, in Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin (32 km), with 160 visitor reviews. Real attendance is the measure, not an editorial ranking.